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Who is Dr. Cortez, Transplant Surgeon in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Alexander Cortez, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. Dr. Cortez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cortez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cortez’s office at (507) 284-2511.
What languages does Dr. Cortez speak?
Dr. Cortez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Cortez typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Cortez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cortez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Cortez typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Cortez may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Cortez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cortez accept my insurance?
Dr. Cortez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cortez accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Cortez in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Cortez's office located?
What is Dr. Cortez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cortez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427443076.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cortez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cortez
What is Dr. Alexander Cortez's specialty?
Dr. Cortez is a Transplant Surgeon near Rochester, MN.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Alexander Cortez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cortez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alexander Cortez accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Cortez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Cortez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cortez's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Cortez?
Please contact Dr. Cortez's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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